CVICU Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 6:45 PM), every other weekend required
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Schedule Flexibility: Block schedule requests may be accommodated upon discussion with manager
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• PICC line management experience

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet recognized
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any solid color
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions
• State-specific searches including Illinois Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and Violent Offender registries within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting required in Illinois within 3 business days prior to start for clinical candidates without an IL license
• Education verification required (official or unofficial transcripts accepted if pending)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical travel candidates

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to perform job functions without restrictions
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit a badge photo within one week of contract signing
• Code of conduct acknowledgment required within 7 days of contract signing
• Parking permit form must be completed within 7 days of contract signing if applicable
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days

This position welcomes first-time travel nurses.